January 7, 2025 2:47 PM

UJALA scheme: Over 36 crore LED bulbs distributed, saving India Rs. 19,153 crore annually

More than 36 crore LED bulbs have been distributed across India over the past decade under the UJALA scheme, leading to annual savings of Rs 19,153 crore, the Ministry of Power said in a press release on Monday. Launched on January 5, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UJALA scheme aims to provide affordable energy-efficient LED bulbs, tube lights, and fans to households using traditional lighting systems that consume more electricity and lead to high energy bills. According to the min...